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When you're on a sail boat and steer it closer to the wind, this is called luffing. Also, when you raise or lower the boom on a derrick or crane, this is also called luffing.
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What is a luffing crane?
LUFFING CRANE Definition A crane in which, during any alteration of radius, an automatic device causes the load to move horizontally. Mahmoud Y.Ismail. 26 - 01- 2008. England UK.
What is a luffing jib?
A jib is the forward most triangular sail on a ship. Luffing is a nautical term for when the sail flutters because it is pointed straight into the wind instead of catching it. A luffing jib also refers to a type of crane that is used in tight areas, usually in urban environments. This crane can operate so that its boom is able to be maneuvered in smaller areas so that neighboring property owners do not need to be contacted for permission to operate.
What is the name of sails slapping each other?
I believe that you are describing 'luffing'; to flap while losing wind.
What is crane boom luffing?
I think it is turning the boom down wind when a storm is expected. Ask again if I am wrong.I think it is derived from a sailing term.
What is sail trim?
Sail trim is the adjustment of the sails in relationship to the wind direction. If the sails are too far out and are luffing, one would say, "Trim in the saisl". If the sails are pulled in too tight, one would say, "Ease the sheets". The rule in trimming any sail is to easy it out till it starts to luff, and then trim it back in just enough till it stops luffing. Following this one simple rule, and you'll look like an old salt. The only time this rule doesn't apply is when the sails are trimmed all the way in and the sails are still luffing. This means you have headed the boat too far into the wind direction and you must turn boat away from the wind direction. Good luck!
How do you make an Optimist sailing boat go faster in shifty winds?
Carry full sail, discard unneeded (crew or) cargo - as deemed fit by the Captain. Keep boat level, and allow sails to be as full as possible without luffing. Raise centerboard or dagger board accordingly.
What are some seven letter words with 1st letter L and 4th letter F and 5th letter I?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 6 words with the pattern L--FI--. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter L and 4th letter F and 5th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: leafier leafing loafing lubfish luffing lutfisk
What are some seven letter words with 1st letter L and 4th letter F and 6th letter N?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 3 words with the pattern L--F-N-. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter L and 4th letter F and 6th letter N. In alphabetical order, they are: leafing loafing luffing
What are some seven letter words with 1st letter L and 3rd letter F and 5th letter I?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 9 words with the pattern L-F-I--. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter L and 3rd letter F and 5th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: lefties leftish leftism leftist lifting loftier loftily lofting luffing
What are some seven letter words with 1st letter L and 2nd letter U and 4th letter F and 5th letter I?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 3 words with the pattern LU-FI--. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter L and 2nd letter U and 4th letter F and 5th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: lubfish luffing lutfisk
What are some seven letter words with 1st letter L and 4th letter F and 5th letter I and 7th letter G?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 3 words with the pattern L--FI-G. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter L and 4th letter F and 5th letter I and 7th letter G. In alphabetical order, they are: leafing loafing luffing
What is running before the wind in sailing?
"Running before the wind" is when your craft is sailing directly downwind, or "with the wind".For greater speed caused by less drag in the water, you may raise your center- or dagger-board, as steerage is not critical. If you have a jibsail, you may set it out oppositethe mainsail to "run wing and wing". This is the slowest form of sailing the existing winds.Care should be exercised in light wind conditions, as even the slightest swells will cause the mast to sway forward and back, possibly luffing your sails.
